Ravutaumada back, Jackson makes 17 changes to Drua

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua coach Glen Jackson has made 17 changes to his matchday 23 squad that will take on the Chiefs in round 4 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific this weekend in Lautoka.

The changes include the much-awaited return from injury of star winger Selestino Ravutaumada who has been named to start at number 14 in place of Ponipate Loganimasi, who has moved to blindside wing, moving Vuate Karawalevu to fullback.

Also returning from injury is veteran halfback Frank Lomani who has been named to start at number 9, shifting Simione Kuruvoli to the bench with Peni Matawalu getting a rested this week.

Haereiti Hetet and Mesake Doge are the starting props with Zuriel Togiatama coming in at hooker, Mesake Vocevoce and Isoa Nasilasila will start at locks, Etonia Waqa and Kitione Salawa will be on the flanks and Ratu Meli Derenalagi retains his spot at number 8.

Lomani will form the halves pair with young Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Ponipate Loganimasi and Ravutaumada will be on the wings, Inia Tabuavou will partner Tuidraki Samusamuvodre for the second consecutive week at midfield, while Vuate Karawalevu will be at fullback.

In the reserves, Tevita Ikanivere, Emosi Tuqiri and Peni Ravai will cover the front row, Elia Canakaivata and Motikiai Murray will cover the back row, while Simione Kuruvoli, Isikeli Rabitu and Taniela Rakuro will cover the backline.

The Drua will take on the Chiefs at 3.35pm this Saturday at Churchill Park in Lautoka.